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In a retreat the lame are formost.
In a retreat the lame are formost.
The robber and the cautious traveller alike are girded with the
sword; the one uses it as a means read more
The robber and the cautious traveller alike are girded with the
sword; the one uses it as a means of attack, the other as a means
of defence.
A man convinced against his will,
Is of the some opinion still.
A man convinced against his will,
Is of the some opinion still.
Zealous in the commencement, careless in the end.
Zealous in the commencement, careless in the end.
Just staying one day ahead of yesterday.
Just staying one day ahead of yesterday.
While the discreet advise, the foole doth his busines.
While the discreet advise, the foole doth his busines.
By the wicked the good conduct of others is always dreaded.
By the wicked the good conduct of others is always dreaded.
They that hold the greatest farmes, pay the least rent (applyed
to rich men that are unthankful to God).
They that hold the greatest farmes, pay the least rent (applyed
to rich men that are unthankful to God).
